Lyle B. Hopkins

Lyle B. Hopkins, age 84, of Sturgis, and former Sturgis police chief, passed away Monday afternoon, Sept. 23, 2013, at his home.In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends from 6–8 p.m. Monday at Hackman Family Funeral Homes Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis. A memorial service celebrating the life of Lyle B. Hopkins will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Sturgis Evangelical Church, 29201 E. Fawn River Road, Sturgis. The Rev. Harold Miller, associate pastor, will officiate.The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mr. Hopkins’ memory consider Pet Haven, P.O. Box 853, Sturgis, MI 49091; Camp Fort Hill c/o Sturgis Area Community Foundation, 301 Franks Ave., Sturgis, MI 49091; or Hospice of Sturgis, P.O. Box 126, Sturgis, MI 49091.A full obituary will appear in the Weekend edition of the Sturgis Journal.His obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family.

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